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Though Muslims make up around 2 percent of the Texas population, according to the Pew Research Center, the number of Muslim residents in those suburbs has grown significantly in recent decades.
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Muslims make up around 2 percent of the Texas population.
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News Article
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{
    "source": "Pew Research Center",
    "location": "Texas",
    "percentage": "2 percent"
}
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Demographics Texas
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February 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM (6 months ago)

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Without a Border ‘Invasion,’ Texas G.O.P. Turns to an Old Enemy, Islam
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/us/politics/texas-muslims-republicans.html

Texas Republican politicians are shifting their focus to anti-Muslim rhetoric after the border issue lost its potency. This shift is fueled by concerns over immigration and the growing Muslim population in the state's suburbs. The article highlights specific examples of anti-Muslim actions and rhetoric by Texas officials.

Texas Politics Islamophobia Republican Party Immigration Sharia Law Political Rhetoric Anti-Muslim Sentiment

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